2001 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2001 Fiat Duna
To start off, both 2001 Cadillac Escalade and 2001 Fiat Duna were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Cadillac Escalade (340 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Duna. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Duna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1690 kg more than 2001 Fiat Duna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Fiat Duna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Cadillac Escalade will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Cadillac Escalade (515 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Duna. (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Duna. 2001 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2001 Fiat Duna has manual transmission. 2001 Fiat Duna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Cadillac Escalade | 2001 Fiat Duna | |
| Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
| Model | Escalade | Duna |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2620 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2370 mm |
